Legendary trek

Big Sur

Big Sur, California, United States

Best timeApr–Jun & Sep–Oct

In season~63°F high

Climate48–72°F

Fares from$476

Nearest airportMRY

CurrencyUSD

LanguageEnglish

TimezoneUTC-05:00

The route

Topographic route map for Big Sur

StartFinish

Elevation profile3,468 ft

0 mi1,581 ft low8.35 mi

8miles

3,468ft high point

3,018ft of climbing

Historical monthly weather

Sunny share of daylightSep · 79%

WarmestAug · 72°F

WettestMar

Best windowApr–Jun & Sep–Oct

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Ninety miles where the Santa Lucia range falls straight into the Pacific, and Highway 1 threads the gap.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

The route

Nearest airport is MRY.

Pairs well with

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Big Sur?

The best time to visit Big Sur is April–June & September–October, in Big Sur, California, United States.

Where is Big Sur?

Big Sur is in Big Sur, California, United States. The nearest major airport is MRY.

What is Big Sur known for?

Ninety miles where the Santa Lucia range falls straight into the Pacific, and Highway 1 threads the gap.

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